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PLOT OR PREMISE

Someone’s threatening Ranger and his soon-to-be-married army buddy, so he hires Stephanie to help with security for the bride

WHAT I LIKED

Stephanie has some of her worst experiences yet and only once turns into a cupcake. The rest of the time, she’s rolling and rolling — missing patients, a Hawaiian tiki god, and a Yeti barely faze her. And when it’s all said and done, she’s like a machine wrapping things up.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

The storyline with the guy after Ranger ends a bit quickly.

THE BOTTOM LINE / TWEET

If you make Plum wear pink, it ain’t going to be pretty

MY RATING

Legend: 1/5 Finished 2/5 Not bad 3/5 Good 4/5 Enjoyable 5/5 Excellent

DISCLOSURE

I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow her on social media.

PLOT OR PREMISE

While on a flight back from a trip to Hawaii with both Ranger and Morelli (it’s complicated), Stephanie’s seatmate gets whacked during a layover and everyone thinks Stephanie knows something.

WHAT I LIKED

While the lighter side of the Plum series is the main draw, it is nice to see that once in awhile it goes a bit darker. Stephanie has real bruises and knife nickmarks, and Morelli and Ranger had a knock-down drag-out fight, with Stephanie doing the dragging (it is only told as a past event, but still good even if you don’t actually “see it”).

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

As always, there are a few too many incompetents running around, and too many coincidences.

THE BOTTOM LINE / TWEET

A little darker than usual

MY RATING

Legend: 1/5 Finished 2/5 Not bad 3/5 Good 4/5 Enjoyable 5/5 Excellent

DISCLOSURE

I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow her on social media.

PLOT OR PREMISE

Stephanie is back working at Rangeman undercover to help Ranger track down the cause of some recent breakins at his clients’ homes. Meanwhile, Lulu wants to find who whacked a bbq chef or win the bbq sauce context, she’s flexible.

WHAT I LIKED

The varying combinations of bbq attempts is epic, as are the gaseous results.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

The story behind the chef is so-so, and the resolution of the breakins is almost happenstance. Yawn

THE BOTTOM LINE / TWEET

Readable, funny, but not compelling

MY RATING

Legend: 1/5 Finished 2/5 Not bad 3/5 Good 4/5 Enjoyable 5/5 Excellent

DISCLOSURE

I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow her on social media.

PLOT OR PREMISE

Morelli’s cousin committed a robbery years ago and the money was never found. Now people think it is hidden in Morelli’s house, and everybody wants some of it.

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WHAT I LIKED

The story generally revolves around providing security for an aging country star, and it’s an interesting diversion. In addition, Stephanie is looking after a teenager that may or may not be Morelli’s illegitimate son.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

There’s a stalker running around the story, which everyone thinks is funny, not sure why.

THE BOTTOM LINE / TWEET

Good story, not the most compelling

MY RATING

Legend: 1/5 Finished 2/5 Not bad 3/5 Good 4/5 Enjoyable 5/5 Excellent

DISCLOSURE

I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow her on social media.

PLOT OR PREMISE

Stephanie’s had enough of the bounty hunter business, so she quits and takes a series of jobs around Jersey. Meanwhile, someone’s hunting her with threats, shots, and car bombs. Could it be the undertaker’s son?

WHAT I LIKED

All the various jobs going to heck in a handbasket are a hoot, not to mention Stephanie telling people she plays the cello, which they now want her to do at the wedding. And things really heat up when Stephanie starts working at Rangeman.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

The plot with a bunch of missing businessmen takes a long time to gel, but not really a problem.

THE BOTTOM LINE / TWEET

One of the funniest of the series without being ridiculous

MY RATING

Legend: 1/5 Finished 2/5 Not bad 3/5 Good 4/5 Enjoyable 5/5 Excellent

DISCLOSURE

I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow her on social media.

PLOT OR PREMISE

Ten Big Ones (St. Martin’s Press, 2010, ISBN/ASIN: B00179FNRI, Plum (10)) is the tenth outing in the Plum series, and this one has Stephanie starting a mini-war with a gang after she sees one of them committing a robbery.

WHAT I LIKED

Hijackers of chip trucks, Sally Sweet still in a dress, and school buses all show up to enliven the plot.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

The whole shower thing for Valerie gets old real fast, adding nothing to the story. And I don’t really care about wannabe gang kingpins.

THE BOTTOM LINE / TWEET

Not bad, good ending

MY RATING

Legend: 1/5 Finished 2/5 Not bad 3/5 Good 4/5 Enjoyable 5/5 Excellent

DISCLOSURE

I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow her on social media.